Visions of Heaven/Visions of Those in the Invisible Heavens

The Bible presents a number of fascinating visions that permit us to peer, as it were, into the invisible heavenly realm. We invite you to take a careful look at them.  Although not everything described in the visions will be taken literally, the visions can help you not only visualize those who dwell in the spirit realm but also to understand how they can affect you. 

JEHOVAH IS THE SUPREME ONE

"A throne was in its position in heaven, and someone was seated at the throne. And the One seated had the appearance of a jasper stone and a sardius stone, and all around the throne was  a rainbow like an emerald in appearance." -Revelation 4:2, 3. 

"There was brilliance all around him like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. That was how the surrounding brilliant light appeared. It as like the appearance of the glory of Jehovah." -Ezekiel 1:27, 28. 

These visions, given to the apostle John and the prophet Ezekiel, depict the splendor of the Most High God, Jehovah, with things we can easily envision-dazzling gemstones, a rainbow, and the majesty of a throne.  They tell us that Jehovah's presence is one of awe-inspiring beauty, pleasantness, and serenity.

These depictions of God harmonize with the words of the psalmist who wrote:  "Jehovah is great and most worthy of praise. He is more awe-inspiring than all other gods.  All the gods of the peoples are worthless gods, but Jehovah is the one who made the heavens. In his presence are majesty and splendor, and strength and beauty are in his sanctuary." -Psalm 96:4-6. 

Though Jehovah is the Supreme One, he invites us to approach him in prayer and assures us that he listens to us.   (Psalm 65:2) God loves and cares for us so much that the apostle John could truthfully write:  "God is love." -1 John 4:8. 

Next time: Visions of Heaven - JESUS IS WITH GOD 

From the Watchtower magazine